Marion, Perry County, Alabama Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Marion, Alabama
Median Marion, Alabama effective property tax rate: 0.46%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47%.
Median Marion, Alabama home value: $83,290
Median annual Marion, Alabama tax bill: $378, $2,022 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Perry calculated?
Property taxes in Marion, Alabama are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Marion's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Marion, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Marion, Perry County, Alabama Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.46%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$383
$356
How Does the Marion Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Marion property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Marion's median effective tax rate of 0.46% — based on actual property records in Perry County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Marion's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Marion: rates range from 0.46% in 36756 to 0.46% in 36756, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Marion.
About Marion Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Marion, Perry, Alabama
Marion's median effective property tax rate of 0.46% is lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Perry County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Marion. Homeowners in the 36756 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.46%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.46%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Perry County. Understanding which part of Marion you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Marion homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the May 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Marion, Perry County, Alabama
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Marion's effective property tax rate to other cities in Alabama and the median property tax rates in Alabama and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Marion Tax Rate
0.46%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Perry County Tax Rate
0.45%
Median Effective Alabama Tax Rate
0.47%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Marion, Perry County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36756 | 0.20% | 0.32% | 0.46% | 0.53% | 1.06% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Marion, Perry County, Alabama
When examining property taxes in Marion, Alabama, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Perry County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Perry County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Marion.
For example, the median home price in Marion is $83,290, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 36756 has the highest median home price at $83,290.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Marion, Perry County, Alabama
Source: Ownwell
$35,280
$68,165
$101,050
Median Marion Market Value
$83,290
Median Perry County Market Value
$75,010
Median Alabama Market Value
$169,700
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Marion, Perry County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36756 | $19,544 | $42,525 | $83,290 | $145,410 | $225,080 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Marion, Perry County, Alabama
Property tax bills in Marion are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. That means the final bill depends on both how much the home is worth and the tax rates set by local taxing authorities. For homeowners, this can create meaningful differences from one property to another, even within the same city.
In Marion, the median home price is $83,290, and property tax bills vary widely. The 25th percentile tax bill is $172, while the 75th percentile is $685 and the 90th percentile reaches $1,063. The median tax bill in zip code 36756 is $378. Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Marion homeowners often face lower bills, but those bills still affect monthly housing costs and long-term affordability.
Median Marion Tax Bill
$378
Median Perry County Tax Bill
$338
Median Alabama Tax Bill
$813
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Marion, Perry County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36756 | $66 | $172 | $378 | $685 | $1,063 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 1 |
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| Perry Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.alabamagis.com |